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Inside the Restaurant at the new Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Beacon
Food

Inside the Restaurant at the new Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Beacon

Chef Adam Slamon brings French-inspired cooking, Hudson Valley ingredients, and a lighter touch to the sprawling new resort restaurant at Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon.
By Brian K. Mahoney •
The Waterfall House: History and High Design in Tivoli
Real Estate

The Waterfall House: History and High Design in Tivoli

A Cooper Hewitt Award-winning designer's reimagining of an 18th-century farmhouse, with a private waterfall, millpond, swimming hole, and guest house — a short walk from the village.
By Jamie Larson •
Celebrating African-American Choral Music at Tanglewood
Arts

Celebrating African-American Choral Music at Tanglewood

Berkshire Choral International returns to Tanglewood for a Memorial Day Weekend concert at Ozawa Hall on May 24,
By Jamie Larson •
Long Light Launches Memorial Day Weekend at Art Omi in Ghent
Arts

Long Light Launches Memorial Day Weekend at Art Omi in Ghent

Experimental musician Elori Saxl. Photo courtesy of Art Omi.
By Jamie Larson •
Dana Bash Comes to the Mahaiwe for the OLLI Memorial Lecture
Community

Dana Bash Comes to the Mahaiwe for the OLLI Memorial Lecture

CNN's chief political correspondent in conversation with Lisa Sharkey
By Jamie Larson •
Haydn, Mozart, Prokofiev, and a Living Composer at West Stockbridge's Old Town Hall
Arts

Haydn, Mozart, Prokofiev, and a Living Composer at West Stockbridge's Old Town Hall

The West Stockbridge Chamber Players' spring concert features the principal bassist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
By Jamie Larson •
7 Backroad Eats Worth Braking For
Food

7 Backroad Eats Worth Braking For

There's nothing better than pulling into a restaurant off the beaten path and having a meal that's shockingly good and holding a local story. Here are just some of our faves.
By Jamie Larson •
Millbrook Winery Unveils Upgrades for Summer 2026
Food

Millbrook Winery Unveils Upgrades for Summer 2026

The regional wine pioneer is rolling out new tasting experiences, expanded seating, curated food offerings, and reservations while building on its 40-year legacy.
By Brian K. Mahoney •
Images Cinema Reopens After Major Renovation with New Second Screen and Events All Over Town
Arts

Images Cinema Reopens After Major Renovation with New Second Screen and Events All Over Town

The newly renovated nonprofit theater returns with blockbusters, folk horror, outdoor screenings, and a Sondheim retrospective.
By Jamie Larson •
Art in an Overwhelming Age: Childs+Clark Opens Its 2026 Season
Arts

Art in an Overwhelming Age: Childs+Clark Opens Its 2026 Season

"Glass Half Full" invites artists to respond to the current moment through painting, glass, ceramics, and photography.
By Jamie Larson •
Fully Renovated Lakefront House With Dock, on Copake Lake in Craryville
Real Estate

Fully Renovated Lakefront House With Dock, on Copake Lake in Craryville

A gut renovation on one of Columbia County's most active lakes, with wide-plank floors, a double-height ceiling, two fireplaces, and a south-facing deck over the water.
By Jamie Larson •
"John & Jen" Opens at the Unicorn Theatre
Arts

"John & Jen" Opens at the Unicorn Theatre

Berkshire Theatre Group opens "John & Jen" at the Unicorn Theatre on May 22, with previews beginning May 20. The show runs through June 7.
By Jamie Larson •

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